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jennet

9.9

A small Spanish horse used for riding in the past

noun
/ˈdʒɛnɪt/

Archaic

: jaca

The jennet is known for its agility and speed.

Examples

The museum displayed a painting of a knight mounted on a jennet.
In medieval Spain, nobles often rode a jennet for its speed and agility.
Farmers prized the jennet for its gentle nature and endurance on long journeys.
Many riders prefer a jennet for its smooth gait.
She rode a beautiful jennet during the parade, showcasing its elegant movements.
The rancher trained his jennet to navigate the narrow trails of the mountainous terrain.
In the past, a jennet was often prized by noble families for use in leisurely rides.

Synonyms

hack

vsjennet

6 9.0

A horse used for ordinary riding, often for hire

denotes a small historic Spanish riding type rather than a common hire mount

saddle horse

vsjennet

1 4.2

A horse kept for riding rather than for work

is a small Spanish riding form used in the past rather than any lightweight mount

riding horse

vsjennet

1 2.3

A horse people keep mainly for others to ride in lessons or shows

refers to a specific small Spanish riding type used historically rather than any riding animal

palfrey

vsjennet

Archaic

1 9.9

A small gentle riding horse often used by women in the Middle Ages

is a small Spanish riding type used historically but not only medieval

cobb

vsjennet

8.6

A small strong horse often used for riding or light work

is a lighter, more delicate Spanish riding type used historically

Surface Forms

jennet singular

jennets plural

Etymology

Jennet goes back to the Spanish word jinete, meaning 'rider', and was the name for a small, quick horse used by light riders in Spain, so a jennet is a small, light Spanish riding horse in older English.